Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas
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Serves: 10 servings (7 ounces each)
 
Ingredients
  • 4½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 12 oz amber beer
  • 2 fresh limes
Instructions
  1. Add the chicken, onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, and salt to the bowl of a large slow cooker. Pour beer over the top and cover with the lid.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, preheat your broiler to high heat (550 degrees F) and mist a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Use a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, placing on the prepared baking sheet. Spread chicken into an even layer. Reserve liquid remaining in the slow cooker.
  4. Place baking sheet under the broiler, 2 racks down from the very top, and broil for about 5-6 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken begin browning and crisping up. Remove the sheet from the oven. Drizzle ½ cup of the reserved liquid over the chicken; toss to coat and spread into an even layer. Broil an additional 5 minutes and repeat with ½ cup broth and an additional 5 minute broil.
  5. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the top of the meat; toss. If meat seems a bit dry, you may add additional reserved liquid and toss. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
Recipe from Gimme Some Oven
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 7 ounces Calories: 216 Fat: 5.5 Carbohydrates: 3.1 Sugar: 1.0 Sodium: 656 Fiber: 0.6 Protein: 39.9 Cholesterol: 99
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/slow-cooker-crispy-chicken-carnitas-weekly-menu/